Beaches in Sicily

A nature-created lagoon of white sand and gravel cradled below the rock walls of a promontory make for a beautiful swimming spot.

The lungomare beachfront of Sampieri is one of the prettiest in the Scicli area.

One of the longest beaches in northern Sicily, this one at Campofelice di Roccella extends for about 6 kilometers.

The easily-accessible beach is right at the town's water edge, from the lighthouse extending down the coast for miles.

The curvaceous Capo San Marco at Sciacca has golden sand beaches backed by yellow cliffs behind.

One of the most famous beaches in the Ragusa-Scicli area is the "spiaggia di Montalbano".

At Gela below a scrub-covered hill, the sandy beach of Montelungo is reached by a dirt path through the Montelungo Park.

The Pollina Beach of Cefalu gets crowded in July and August but is fairly quiet the rest of the season.

Golden sand beaches reach out in both directions from the town of Portopalo, offering turquoise sea that is clean and clear.

Located at village of Capo d'Orlando, the beach curves along the landscape.

The black sand beach of Stazzo is a nice little arch of beach along a small cove at Stazzo, near Acireale.

In Mazara del Vallo, this luxury beach offers an upscale experience for your day at the beach.

Taormina's beaches at Spisone and Mazzeo are now more easily accessible with the Beachbus.

A beach club and restaurant at the Marina di Ragusa gives you good dining, and a piece of sand with an umbrella and sun bed, if you'd like.

On the eastern side of Lipari, just a couple kilometers north of the town, this lovely beach is in a pretty bay.

The beach at Cava d'Aliga is the seaside extension of Scicli and stretches along the shore near Donnalucata.

Donnalucata is seaside area that is a "frazione" of Scicli, which is eight kilometers away.

Near Ispica and Santa Maria del Focallo at the seaside, the towering rocks that rise out of the water make for an attractive backdrop to the day of swimming.

It isn't hard to find the beach at Fiumefreddo Sicilia - the long coastline is easily accessible.

Considered among the most beaches in eastern Sicily, at Fondachello you'll find three kilometers of pebble beach and clear water.

Gola' is all things to all people!

To the east of Castellammare del Golfo's city center, a long length of golden sand offers easy access to the sea.

The Playa di Catania beach is one of the closest and easiest to reach from the city, sign-posted and reached from the SS114 road.

A sandy beach and a seaside dining spot at Sampieri gives you comfort and ease for a day at the beach.

Golden sand backed by dunes that are speckled with the "macchia mediterranea" brush, Bruca beach offers sandy space with free beach as well as serviced.

At Santa Flavia a pretty beach with a view of a rocky promontory.

With miles of beaches that comprise everything from soft sand to rocky reefs, there is a beach to fit every taste here.

A mix of pebbles and sand, with finer sand, and a few kilometers of beach backed by eucalyptus woods, this is a nice place for a day at the sea.

Listed among the ten best beaches of Sicily, Marzamemi Beach offers super-fine sugary sand and crystal-clear seas.

The beach of Morghella is known for its soft white sand and cleanliness.

If you're the type who wants more from the beach experience than tanning and occasionally splashing, then Mykonos Beach is for you.

Nice sandy beach near Donnalucata, in the Scicli marina zone.

A classic beach club at Torre di Mezzo - Punta Secca where you can spend the day under an umbrella, or dance the night away (or both!

Fine sand, warm water, and an historic watch tower for a backdrop make Pozzallo Beach an ideal spot.

At Santa Maria del Focallo, there is a natural wonder that offers seascapes that look like they've blended with lunar landscapes.

Along a paved path, the coves of Punta San Nicola are interspersed with sandy parts, reefs, and rocks.

The beaches of Punta Secca are varied, so you can choose the arch of sand right in town, the reefs or sandy spots along the long lungomare walkway that reaches outside of town.

The sandy beaches spread out along the Ispica coast for more than eight kilometers, giving plenty of space and sun for everyone.

The little seaside fishing hamlet of Sant'Elia is picture-perfect, with houses huddled on rocks around the cove.

On the island of Pantelleria, the "beach" of Sataria is more of a swimming hole than a traditional beach.

The waterfront of Letojanni provides a long length of beach on the Ionian Sea.

A beautiful cove set amidst brush and broom-speckled rocks with a fan-shaped beach that opens to cobalt water - in other words, paradise.

Spisone is one of the beach areas of Taormina.

A sandy, serviced beach next to the ancient Roman pools makes for an enjoyable day at the seaside.

Easy-access beach in Mazara del Vallo, there is soft sand and plenty of free space to throw your towels and stake an umbrella.

The beach of Borgo San Gregorio is a gem, with the picturesque old fishing village behind it and the view of the Aeolian Islands rising out of the water in front of it.

A lovely white-sand beach on Favignana Island, surrounded by reefs and wild macchia brush.

In Castellammare del Golfo, there is a semi-circular slice of beach that is easily accessible as well as beautiful.

Wrapping around the promontory, the beaches at Capo d'Orlando are some of the best and most beautiful in the Messina area.

If you like a quiet, sandy dune-like beach in a nature preserve without crowds, noise and row upon row of umbrellas, then this one is for you.

The beach of Fontane Bianche is a user-friendly place that is popular with families.

On the island of Lipari, the small and little-known beach La Forbice is at the south-east part of the island, past the port and town of Lipari.

Soft white sand, sun beds, umbrellas, and blue sea -with service right to you under your umbrella for an easy sea day.

There are easily-reached beaches at Marza, between Santa Maria del Focallo and Porto Ulisse, right along the SP67 provincial road.

There are easily-reached beaches at Marza, between Santa Maria del Focallo and Porto Ulisse, right along the SP67 provincial road.

An arch-shaped beach on a bay in Santa Flavia that offers umbrellas and sun beds for an easy-going day.

A long palm-lined coastline that offers a sand-and-pebble beach mix, this beach is easily accessible but quieter than the more famous resorts of the Messina area.

The beach at Sant'Ambrogio is for those looking for a more tranquil spot with less crowds.

To the east of town in Contrada Forgia, this interesting beach is not just a spot for sun and surf, but for history, too.

At Punta Secca below the lighthouse ("faro" in Italian) this easy-access beach offers fine golden sand and is free.

Meandering along for seven kilometers, the Costa Esperia boasts golden sand beach broken by low reefs.

The Praiola Beach near Giarre is a beach made up of volcanic stones, less rocky reef and more "beach-like" than most of the seafront of this area of magma flows.

By day it is a sun-filled deck that lets you bronze and splash in comfort.

Known for its lengthy expanses of sandy beaches, Balestrate offers loads of space, free access beaches as well as lido clubs with umbrellas and chairs, and super-clear water to enjoy.

Golden sand, water that deepens gradually, and rocky scrub-covered hills as a backdrop all make the beach at Giardini Naxos attractive.

The rocky coast of lava makes this a beautiful spot, where the blue water is set off by the black stone.

A lovely beach right in town in Ortigia, the Cala Rossa is free and open to all.

Caldura Beach is a gorgeous one just outside Cefalu', popular with locals and sun-seeking tourists alike.

The city beach of Cefalu' is a gem that is easily reached from the city center and offers golden sand for sunning and relaxing.

Hidden among almond and lemon groves, there are sand dunes dotted with wild thyme and shrubs, palms and wild orchids.

San Giorgio Beach is one of the largest and most popular in the area.

In Ortigia, the Terrazze di Nettuno is just that - a series of terraces over the sea for sunning, swimming, and relaxing.

A pretty cove of fine sand, the beach of Sovareto is frequently named among the most beautiful in Sicily (at least in the Agrigento area).

Located right below town it is one of the most popular beaches of Sciacca.

Torre Pozzillo is a small sandy beach mixed with rock, north of Acireale.

At the seaside village of Rinella, Da Jo is a seafront bar and snacks right at the beach.

Skirting the walls of the old town of Trapani, a long strip of beach outlines the seafront, making it ideal for those staying in the centro storico.

A beach in Trapani with a sandy section on a tidal pool, it's easy to get to and a lovely spot.

A crescent beach of black sand and crystal blue water caresses the shore of Rinella, on the island of Salina.